Briana Ann Talks Heartbreak, 80s Pop Vibes, and Staying True to Herself in the Music Industry

Hi Briana Ann!! We are so thrilled to have you at Pop Palace! How are you at this moment?

Hi Pop Palace! I am doing amazing! 

You grew up on Ann Arbor, M, how did the environment and culture impact your artistry?

I grew up in Temecula California, but moved too Ann Arbor a few years ago, so I grew up on a lot of country and pop music which has really shaped my musical influence. 

Your latest release “You Got It” is such a vibe!! How did this song come about? Can we have a sneak peak into your creative process?

Writing “You Got It” was really fun for me because I originally wrote it as a slow country song, but when I brought it to the studio my producer Chuck had the idea of turning it into this really cool 80’s pop record and It came together perfectly. I think it’s unique because It’s really a sad song if you listen to the lyrics, but it’s super upbeat and fun to sing and dance to.

"In 'Wearing White,' you explore heartbreak through the lens of a wedding that never happens—how did the visual storytelling in the music video help you bring that emotional narrative to life?"

The music video is very entertaining, it creates visuals and really paints an emotional scene where you can see not only how the girl feels, but the entire situation and everyone around it. Being able to visually see the bride, groom, ex and the wedding party and how they all react and feel adds to the depth of the storytelling in the song. 

At Pop Palace we celebrate iconic women and queer people in pop music and culture, how does your personal identity fit into the music industry?

I’ve never really been the type to try and fit in because i’m just very authentically me. Which is exactly why I feel I fit into the music industry because I put my own personality, heart and experiences into all of my songs and is why I think they’ve been perceived so well, there straight from the heart. 

At Pop Palace, we celebrate iconic women and queer voices in pop music and culture. How do you see your personal identity shaping your place and perspective within the music industry?

My personal identity has always been a performer and singer. since I could talk I was singing, and since I could sing I was getting up on any little platform and singing to everyone no matter how big or small the audience was. I’ve been singing and preforming my entire life and it’s shaped me into the artist I am today.